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Where is the horror!?!? The crying baby!?!

I like it so far. 4 chapters in, still introducing and setting the scene. Kinda slow. But I am intrigued.

We live in an age that reads too much to be wise, and that thinks too much to be beautiful.

- still applies today

I dont like Lord Henry. But i do understand him

Law 10. Infection.

Avoid people who are unlucky.
Keep yourself surrounded with good attitude. And soak it up.

Law 9. Actions over arguments

“The truth is generally seen, rarely heard.” - Baltasar Graciàn

Show results for everyone to see. Physical evidence vs verbal evidence

Law 8. Make others come to you.

Using manipulation to control others.

But using it wisely. If on one occasion you do good, people will still come even if you stop trying.

Law 7. Use others and take the credit.

The worst chapter so far. The reversal made sense. Give credit where credit is due (i think). Don’t hog all the acknowledgements.

Law 6.
Create an air of mystery. Know when to step back and not be the center of attention!

Law 4 always say less than necessary.
Law 5 protect your reputation
Then law 6 says to court scandal!!! Contrary much?!?!

Power is amoral… it’s in the preface. So don’t read this book expecting good ethics.

Chapter 2
“All working situations require a kind of distance between people.”

Whole heartedly agree. Work is work. No need to be emotionally involved in it

Chapter 18. So far the most difficult chapter. Faria NARRATING how he acquired his treasure. Too much narration.

How do you say “tall, dark, and handsome”, in old english 😘

Minas tirith

“If you have walked all these days with closed ears and mind asleep, wake up now!” - Gandalf to Pippin

Redefine yourself

You have to fall in love with boredom.

When you cant win by being better, you can win by being different.

Shelob’ Lair

Pain is an effective teacher.

don’t put up a zero.

Measurement offers one way to overcome our blindness to our own behavior and notice what’s really going on each day.

Incentives can start a habit. Identity sustains a habit.

The best way to break a bad habit is to make it impractical to do.

The point is to master the habit of showing up.

Habits are easier to build when they fit into the flow of your life.

If you want to master a habit, the key is to start with repetition, not perfection.